Today, I talked to Massachusetts State Representative Michelle Ciccolo about her experiences in the legislature, focusing on community engagement, environmental issues, and the impact of federal policies on state initiatives. She highlights the challenges posed by recent federal actions, particularly regarding immigration and public health, and emphasizes the importance of grassroots activism and collaboration between state and federal representatives to address these issues effectively. We also discuss the importance of historical context in shaping American identity, the need for local engagement in governance, the complexities of immigration policy, the intersection of food systems and public health, and the resilience of society in the face of rapid change. They emphasize the significance of collective decision-making, the challenges posed by misinformation, and the necessity of fostering community connections to address pressing issues.
Freedom Over Fascism
Freedom Over Fascism is hosted by Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson. She talks with activists, historians, journalists, and office-holders in a no-bullshit way about what a reimagined United States will look like. We talk about ongoing themes in the historical and cultural life of the United States, the history we've forgotten or is being willfully erased, and the vision and imagination it's going to take to rebuild a society we can get behind, whenever that can happen. We'll keep talking about how to win the information war and how to resist effectively. And we'll provide concrete advice on how to frame our ideas so we talk about what we're for, instead of reinforcing what we're against.
Founded January 2023. Please consider upgrading to a paid subscription today if you have the means.
Freedom Over Fascism is hosted by Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson. She talks with activists, historians, journalists, and office-holders in a no-bullshit way about what a reimagined United States will look like. We talk about ongoing themes in the historical and cultural life of the United States, the history we've forgotten or is being willfully erased, and the vision and imagination it's going to take to rebuild a society we can get behind, whenever that can happen. We'll keep talking about how to win the information war and how to resist effectively. And we'll provide concrete advice on how to frame our ideas so we talk about what we're for, instead of reinforcing what we're against.
Founded January 2023. Please consider upgrading to a paid subscription today if you have the means. 
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Stephanie G Wilson, PhD
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